Chartreuse Grenoble has grown up as an object to be used in the brothel run by her mother and Monroe, a ruthless man who has taken the virtue of so many girls for his own pleasure. She and her sister, Chalmette, have lived a dark...

Change Your Stinkin' Thinkin’ is a children’s graphic storybook written by Analynn Sardella and illustrated by Daniela Torres. The story starts with Charlie, who has a negative and gloomy outlook on life. She does everything with a begrudging attitude. Marley, on the other hand, is...

Dead Man's Trail: Psychic Sleuths and Talking Dogs by Max Parrott is the tenth book in the Jaz and Luffy Cozy Mystery series. Jasmine has solved mystery after mystery and now she's finally embarking on a vacation with her friends, but leaving her sleuthing nature...

Climate Change and the Road to Net-Zero by Mathew Hampshire-Waugh is a layman-friendly discourse on the pressing issues of climate change and how we, as a species, have dramatically changed the natural landscape, and the power that we possess to take action in living harmoniously...

Travels and Tribulations is a work of non-fiction in the memoir genre. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by Tyrel Nelson. The book follows the author during the worst of the pandemic after losing both his mother and his career....

Journey to Cassiopeia is a tale of loss and survival written by John K Addis and illustrated by Daniela Olaru. When a man comes home late from work, he hears his young child, Cassie, coughing from her bed. The father enters Cassie's room...

Only Sofia-Elisabete by Robin Elizabeth Kobayashi keeps you guessing as to what Sofia will say or do next. She lived with her noble father for the first five years of her life in England. Living with her mother in Spain made Sofia miss her father's...

Power Bound is the first book in the Darius Academy series by Marie Godley. Saoirse Keegan leads a more complicated life than most. Not only is she regularly bullied at school but she also often finds it hard to keep her temper in check, which...

Silent Rise: A City, the Arts, and a Blue-Collar Kid by Rick H. Jones documents the transformative power of the arts in reshaping Hamilton, a city in Ohio. During his childhood, Jones’s parents empowered him to pursue his dreams. His love for the arts began...

Trez, Frez and Inez, written and illustrated by Deb Neeley-Garcia with the help of her grandkids, is a fabulous book for preschool kids and looks to be one of a series, this one titled The Workshop. Author Neeley-Garcia calls it “a story of fun, friendship...

In A Sad Time for Tori by Michelle Nelson-Schmidt, Jonathan James worries about many things in his life. Fortunately, his friend, the Whatif Monster, is always there to offer support and guidance. When Jonathan discovers that his friend Tori has recently lost her grandmother, his...

Lifetime Money: Preparing for Your Future by Lee Jae Kwon is a guidance manual with the intent of assisting readers who might feel stunted in their work-life balance, earning potential, quality of life, and professional development. Broken down into three interconnected parts, Kwon covers multiple...

We all have to face tough decisions and often life can throw challenging obstacles in our path. Overcoming challenging experiences and situations can seem daunting. How do we know if we are making the right choice that will serve us well? Does it make a...

Eternal Rhythm is an aptly titled work of collected poetry. It caught my attention from the start and hooked me completely with Supernatural Girl. Eleanor Swift creates an irresistible rhythm with an eclectic and very clever mix of freestyle and traditional verse. The collection comprises...

The Ego Cluster by Robert Cole is a frightening glimpse into a world teetering on the edge of the abyss created by climate change, and the related social paralysis due to corporate greed and short-sighted political interests. Scientists discover a set of human genes that...

A Bargain of Blood and Gold is a work of paranormal romance and mystery adventure which was penned by Kristin Jacques. The work is best suited to the adult reading audience due to scenes of violence and gore. In this enjoyable fantasy tale with LGBTQ+...

Anna had expected her career to take off with her recent novel. Her passion was writing stories. But when her book didn’t make the cut for publishing, all hope was dashed. As if that wasn’t enough, she’d moved to Cedar Lake to be with her...

Karma Wept by Joan Wiley is an anthology of the author's original poetry. The collection totals over two dozen pieces broken into four distinct parts. These include Devils, Death, Disillusion, and Dreams with work that ranges in tone tenor, length, and even formatting, from the...

You can’t help but be impressed when you visit Judy T. Bishop’s author page on Amazon. Add to her writer “Wow” factor the huge number of 5-star reviews she has on each book and you know this is an author worth getting to know. Bishop...

Differences are not just the color of one’s skin, the person’s size, hair color, or ability to excel at school. Differences can be how a person really is deep down. If you’re happy and caring, it shows. On the opposite side of the spectrum is...